Unit Technician

Description Job Title: Unit Technician

Job Classification

Non-Exempt Supervisor: Detox Program Supervisor Location: Virginia, MN Status: Full-time Shifts: All shifts – days, afternoons, evenings Pay Band/Wage Range: $18.00-$25.40 (Pay Band 1) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPMFL

About Our Workplace

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis. As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.

Job Summary

The Unit Technician provides direct service to ensure safety and comfort for clients within our inpatient substance use disorders programs, as well as administrative tasks to ensure effective, therapeutic and compliant program operations.

Essential Functions

• Answer the phones and relay calls and messages to the appropriate person Assist with the admit and discharge of the people we serve including orientation of new admits Perform the necessary physical plant maintenance which includes (but is not limited to) the cleaning of hallways, rooms, lounges, utility rooms, showers, bathrooms, and making of beds Administer medications Complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (CREDIBLE) Complete admission / discharge DAANES data collection and data entry Transport the people we serve to and from activities, appointments, court appearances, etc Facilitate program activities and groups as assigned Assist the nurse in providing hygiene care for the people we serve Wash clothes for the people we serve as needed Pick up meals on weekends and when the kitchen is closed from Edgewood Vista Monitor clients and regularly walk through the unit; provide necessary direction or appropriate intervention to maintain a safe and compliant environment Assist clients with homework as assigned by counseling staff Perform room searches and confiscate contraband or unapproved items Assist the Charge Nurse in performing drug screens Search luggage, bags, clothing, and packages; document belongings; confiscate contraband and report it to the appropriate authorities if necessary Check in and monitor visitors; search visitor clothing and deny entry of inappropriate or unapproved items Follow the list of assigned job duties list for the shift being worked Take direction for assigned tasks from Charge Nurse and Supervisors. Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned. Follow all regulatory and statutory guidelines and requirements, and all RMHC policies and procedures